Nation Feb 14 Southern California hit by destructive rock and mudslides caused by heavy rains By Christopher Weber, Patrick Whittle, Associated Press
Health Jan 11 Watch 3:35 How to protect yourself from the health hazards of wildfire smoke Vast plumes of smoke and ash from the California wildfires are threatening the health of people miles away, and has led both the Biden administration and Los Angeles County to declare public health emergencies. Ali Rogin speaks with Dr. Russell… By Ali Rogin, Claire Mufson, Andrew Corkery
Nation Dec 11 Wildfire in Malibu prompts evacuation orders for thousands, including Dick Van Dyke and Cher Officials in Southern California reported significant overnight growth of a wind-driven wildfire that has forced thousands of people, including celebrities like Cher and Dick Van Dyke, from their homes in Malibu, but forecasters said firefighters could get a break Wednesday… By Christopher Weber, Jae C. Hong, Gabriela Aoun Angueira, Associated Press
Nation Jul 31 Watch 4:01 News Wrap: Destructive Western wildfires force evacuations In our news wrap Sunday, the McKinney Fire in northern California forces thousands to flee their homes, at least seven deaths in Oregon are suspected caused by excessive heat, the death toll from flooding in Kentucky rises to 26, Ukraine's…
Nation Jul 25 Watch 2:30 Massive California wildfire forces thousands to evacuate In the foothills of the Sierra Nevada, the sprawling Oak Fire continues to rapidly spread across central California outside Yosemite National Park. The blaze erupted Friday and has now consumed more than 16,000 acres. As firefighters battle the wildfire, the… By Nicole Ellis, Tommy Walters
Jul 25 Watch 5:49 What it’s like living near the Oak Fire outside Yosemite The explosive spread of the Oak fire spread suggests another bad fire season ahead in California. Beth Pratt, the California regional executive director of the National Wildlife Federation, lives in Midpines, California, which is being threatened by the fire. She… Continue watching
Jul 24 Watch 8:04 Global climate crisis hits home in the U.S. amid record heat and pervasive wildfires A fast-spreading wildfire burning out of control in California on the doorstep of Yosemite National Park has forced thousands to flee their homes. Hot and dry conditions, linked to climate change, are making it a tough fire to fight. Michael… Continue watching
Jul 24 California’s Oak Fire rages near Yosemite as thousands flee to safety By Associated Press Gov. Gavin Newsom proclaimed a state of emergency for Mariposa County due to the fire's effects. Evacuation orders were in place for over 6,000 people living across a several-mile span of the sparsely populated area in the Sierra Nevada foothills. Continue reading
Jul 23 ‘Explosive’ Oak Fire outside Yosemite prompts mandatory evacuations By Associated Press The Oak Fire, which began Friday afternoon southwest of the park near Midpines in Mariposa County, grew to 10.2 square miles (26.5 square kilometers) by Saturday morning, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, or Cal Fire. Continue reading
Sep 02 Changing winds provide hope for California wildfire battle By Sam Metz, Janie Har, Christopher Weber, Associated Press Commanders have warned firefighters to be prepared for dangers, including localized terrain-driven winds in the Thursday weather forecast that happen as the sun heats the ground in the Caldor Fire zone. Continue reading